Mallika Dureja
On January 25, 2023, the 13th National Voters’ Day will be held by the Election Commission of India. On January 25, this day is celebrated to mark the day that the Election Commission of India was set up. Voters’ Day is a time to teach young people about how important it is to vote in their country. It is a holiday that is celebrated every year with a different theme. It not only encourages young people to vote, but also brings attention to the fact that the right to vote is the most important right. National Voters Day in 2023 will be about this year’s NVD theme, “Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure,” is a tribute to voters.
It shows how people feel and want to be involved in the election process through the power of their vote. The logo is meant to show that the election process is fun and open to everyone. Ashoka Chakra in the background stands for the largest democracy in the world, and each voter’s finger with ink on it stands for their participation. The check mark in the logo means that voters should make decisions after getting all the facts.
Significance of National Voters day 2023
Significance of National Voters Day 2023 When more people vote, more people can hold their elected officials accountable and have a say in who comes to power. It’s important for marginalised groups, especially those who don’t have a lot of ways to speak up for themselves, to do the same.
Who gets power at the local, regional, or national level depends on how people vote. This means that votes can decide which people, ideas, and policies will shape the future of the country over the next few years. So, voting is an important part of how people’s lives turn out.
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History of National voters Day
Since 2011, National Voters’ Day has been celebrated all over the country on January 25. This is to honour the day that the Election Commission of India was set up, which was January 25, 1950. The main goal of NVD is to make people more aware of elections and encourage them to vote. National Voters’ Day is a day dedicated to the people who vote in the country. It is also used to help people sign up to vote, especially young people who just turned 18. NVD events are held all over the country to welcome new voters and give them their Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC).
Greetings on National Voters’ Day. Inspired by this year’s theme of ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote For Sure’, may we all work together to further strengthen active participation in elections and strengthen our democracy. I also laud ECI for their efforts in this area. @ECISVEEP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2023
About Election Commission of India(ECI)
The Chief Election Commissioner was chosen on January 25, 1950, and that was the day that the Election Commission of India was set up. Article 324 of the Indian constitution says how it works. It has three people: a chief election commissioner, two other commissioners, and a chief election commissioner. They are chosen for terms of six years by the President of India. The Constitution gives the Election Commission power.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
Election Commission of India Formed: 25 January 1950;
Election Commission of India Headquarters: New Delhi;
Election Commission of India First Chief Election Commissioner: Sukumar Sen;
Election Commission of India Current Chief Election Commissioner: Rajiv Kumar.
